Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 145 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a celebrity couple about raising healthy, active kids in competitive sports. I’m delighted to welcome Jamie and Erica Lundmark to the show today. Jamie is a hockey player, formerly of the Toronto Maple Leafs now…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 144 of The New Family Podcast where we take a deeper look at parenting lessons we can draw from the animal world. Dr. Jennifer Verdolin joins us for this episode of the show. Dr. Verdolin is an evolutionary biologist and the author of a fascinating…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 143 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to an art historian about the strong connection between photographs and family life. Tucked away in boxes, displayed on the wall, or saved to the cloud, personal photos are all around us. For nations like Canada,…
Theirs is a romance based on a shared love of winter sports and other outdoor pursuits — a life free of routine and the usual material trappings. But what happens when parenthood is added to the mix? My husband and I met in the French Alps. I was out there working and travelling for a…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 142 of The New Family Podcast where we take a closer look at the lives of children raised by same-sex parents. This is the second of two very special episodes of the podcast tied to Pride Month. We’re in a so-called Gayby Boom, given that…
Although he is happy with the strong, loving family he raised with his late wife, retired CEO Jim Shepard of Finning International and Canfor, reflects on the sacrifices associated with his professional success and the second chance he’s getting now that he’s a grandfather. As a child, I had a strong family upbringing — until…
Here’s a list of Canada 150-themed gift ideas for that crush of pre-summer birthday parties, celebratory Canada Day attire and the coolest hostess gifts around Canada is having a moment. A really important moment! As you know, our country is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. While Canada Day on July 1st may be our…
A mother and avid cyclist shares an event that touched her deeply and tested her ability to cope. Let me introduce myself…I am a mother, a library technician and an avid cyclist. My outlook on life is very positive because of who I am and the full support I receive from my family and friends….
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 141 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a gay couple’s landmark stand for equal rights This is a special episode of the podcast tied to Pride Month, and I’m delighted to be able to bring you an incredible and legally-precedent-setting love story….
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 140 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a writer about what it takes to pursue a dream. Anyone who has ever dreamed of quitting a day job to pursue work they’re passionate about will want to tune in for this episode. I…